If You Do Not Like the Weather

We sure have experienced big weather swings this year, haven’t we? One moment it is sunny and summer-like, and the next moment it is cold and there are snow flurries, and then the next moment brings severe weather with threats of damaging wind, hail and possible tornadoes. All of this can be quite unsettling at times.

I believe El Niño happens when the ocean water in the central Pacific becomes warmer than normal, causing warmer winters in the northern USA. Similarly, La Niña happens when the ocean water in the Pacific becomes cooler than normal, causing colder winters. El Niño creates weaker winds and La Niña stronger winds, as I understand it. Beyond this limited understanding, weather does seem to be a mystery at times.

In any case, I do believe the warming of our planet is making weather more unsettled and less predictable to everyday people like you and me. It is probably fascinating for meteorologists though.

This reminds me of the old saying: “If you do not like the weather, wait an hour and it will change.”

This uncertainty is different from the uncertainty of situations in life that cause us to walk by faith.

The one constant in our lives is the clear fact that we are absolutely loved by God, and that never changes, despite whatever earthly conditions we may face.

Trusting in Jesus and surrendering ourselves to the protection of His Sacred Heart enables us to face the headwinds in life while knowing we are not alone and can be grounded in the protection of His loving heart.

What better place can we find ourselves in whatever life throws at us!

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek